Country in North America

Puerto Rico Weather Forecast

Puerto Rico weather: 79°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 79°F now🕔 6:06 AM local📅 Best: January, March, May, June, July and December👥 3.2 million

Risk assessment for Puerto Rico

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Storm and wind8.6

Peak gusts of 27 mph and 3 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.

Heavy rain and flooding1.3

Wettest single day forecast at 0,4 in, 1,1 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.

16-day forecast for Puerto Rico

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Tue, Aug 25⛈️ Thunderstorm87° / 79°87% · 0,1 in17 mph9
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Light drizzle85° / 81°33% · 0,0 in17 mph9
Thu, Aug 27⛈️ Thunderstorm85° / 80°67% · 0,1 in17 mph9
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Drizzle86° / 80°56% · 0,0 in18 mph9
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Light drizzle86° / 80°69% · 0,0 in17 mph5
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Light drizzle85° / 80°79% · 0,0 in15 mph9
Mon, Aug 31🌧️ Heavy drizzle82° / 80°92% · 0,4 in10 mph9
Tue, Sep 1⛈️ Thunderstorm85° / 78°88% · 0,3 in9 mph9
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Light drizzle87° / 79°77% · 0,0 in13 mph9
Thu, Sep 3☁️ Overcast86° / 81°69%17 mph9
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Light drizzle85° / 82°63% · 0,0 in17 mph9
Sat, Sep 5☁️ Overcast85° / 82°59%17 mph9
Sun, Sep 6🌦️ Light drizzle86° / 82°64% · 0,0 in16 mph8
Mon, Sep 7☁️ Overcast85° / 81°40%19 mph9
Tue, Sep 8🌤️ Mainly clear85° / 78°29%18 mph9
Wed, Sep 9☀️ Clear sky-- / --42%--

What this means for Puerto Rico

Compared with normal

Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is in line with the 86°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 87% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Travel and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 38°F - an unusually even climate through the year.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 18.4655, -66.1057. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Puerto Rico right now?

It is currently 79°F (26°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 96% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Puerto Rico?

January, March, May, June, July and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Puerto Rico, which has a temperate climate. February, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Puerto Rico in?

Puerto Rico observes America/Puerto_Rico (UTC-04:00). The local time is 6:06 AM.

How many people live in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 3.2 million.

What are the top things to do in Puerto Rico?

Popular options include Virgin Islands National Park.

What places are in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico covers 1 places in this atlas, including San Juan.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 6:06 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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